Tours & Boat Trips in Dorset

There are an endless number of sights, routes and places to explore in Dorset with experts on hand to guide you.

Tour guides will often know about hidden gems that you would not find without local knowledge.

From walking tours and fossil hunts to boat trips and town guides, whatever your interest, there is lots of choice on offer.

Maximise your enjoyment with a guided tour

There is plenty of sightseeing to do in Dorset, from the famous landmarks that have put the county on the map to film locations where you can walk in the steps of the famous.

Join an organised group tour or book a private tour guide for a more bespoke experience.

Discover the beauty of Dorset by boat

Dorset has a great deal to offer and a boat trip is a particularly gratifying way to see the best of the area.

A selection of different boat trips run throughout the year in Dorset.

Choose from a trip down the River Frome a leisurely cruise along the Jurassic Coast or even a thrilling RIB blast.

Love exploring?

For those who want to experience everything that the county has to offer, day trips are a popular option.

Walking and cycling tours in Dorset ensure that you see the best of the local countryside, with an expert guide who can explain the area's attractions and history.

And if you want to kick back and relax, you may like to join a themed minibus tour that you can tailor specifically to your own interests.

Either way, you’re guaranteed a fun adventure!

Ready to book?

Now you know that you will have plenty to see and do whilst in Dorset, isn’t it time you booked your break?

Navigate below to find a perfect hotel to complete your holiday experience.

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Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island is open between 11 March - 29 October 2023. The perfect day’s adventure, this island wildlife sanctuary is easy to get to but feels like another world from the moment...

Cross Country Cabs Day Tours

Cross Country Cabs specialises in customised Dorset tours and also provides dependable taxi, airport and seaport travel for any distance. Whether you just want delivering or collecting to or...

Cumulus Outdoor Adventure

Cumulus Outdoors offers unrivalled outdoor experience and a range of outdoor adventure experiences for families and private groups, a range of school residential programmes including field studies,...

Fore Adventure

Fore / Adventure host two hour taster sessions to three day expeditions for all ages and abilities, getting closer to nature by sea kayak and stand up paddle board and enjoying the fruits of natures...

Treasure Trails Dorset

Explore the streets of Weymouth with a self-guided Murder Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail; a fun and imaginative way to explore Weymouth. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the clues...

Bushcraft and Primitive Survival Skills

Probably one of the most authentic woodland activities you can experience in Dorset. Relax in our beautiful secluded woodlands and reconnect with our ancestors way of life. Our Bushcraft activities...

City Cruises Poole

City Cruises operate daily from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier. We offer a wide selection of cruises along the Jurassic Coast, trips to the Victorian resort at Swanage and the Steam Railway, Poole...

Condor Ferries Boat Trips

If you're looking for a day out with a difference that's really great value, join us on one of our high speed journeys to Guernsey. You can travel on foot or with your vehicle, and...

Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

Sailing daily from Portland - check website for availability and to book Gift vouchers now available - Prices start at just £35 for a 2 hour cruise on the Tallship Moonfleet. Treat yourself to...

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Day Trips

Take a day trip and discover Dorset's rich natural beauty and heritage.

Guided Tours

Want to discover more of the county join a guided tour and get the most out of your visit.

Boat Tours

Experience Dorset’s picturesque waterways and dramatic coast by boat.

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Educational Trips

Dorset is brimming with resources for educational visits, that cover a range of subjects.

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Gardens & Parks

Dorset’s mild climate makes it a perfect location for some truly magical gardens.

Heritage & Culture

Discover Dorset's rich and intriguing heritage and soak up the atmosphere of bygone eras.

Eating Out

Enjoy some of the freshest, local produce at one of Dorset cafes, pubs or restaurants

Accommodation

Dorset has a fantastic range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.